Mark your calendar for Summer for the City’s featured concerts and all-day artistic takeovers, taking place both indoors and outdoors on our biggest stages—all for FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay! The Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center returns with a season of premieres and commissions paired with timeless classics at David Geffen Hall. In collaboration with Jino cultural heritage artists, the Pulitzer Prize winner Du Yun reimagines ancient oral traditions of the Jino people at the North American premiere of her new work, The Ocean Etched in the Forest (刻在森林的海). Multi-part concert takeovers from globalFEST and Ruidosa Fest bring the world of music to NYC. You’ll hear Hip-Hop legends dead prez; a tribute to the influential disco R&B trio Labelle; and concerts from Inner Mongolian folk rockers Hanggai; Bhangra King Malkit Singh; roots reggae legends Black Uhuru; and much more.

Upcoming Events

Summer for the City

dead prez

Produced by Jill Newman Productions & liber8

Lincoln Center Presents

June 11 at 8:00 pm

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Influential Hip-Hop duo dead prez makes their Lincoln Center debut at Summer for the City!
OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC
Hip-Hop

Summer for the City

Glenn Branca’s Symphony No. 13 (Hallucination City) for 100 Guitars

Lincoln Center Presents

June 12 at 7:30 pm

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Experience one of modern music’s most intense sonic experiences as 100 electric guitar players perform the late composer Glenn Branca's Hallucination City.

INDOOR
ALL AGES
EXPERIMENTAL
ROCK

Summer for the City

Carl Hancock Rux’s Oh Sankofa

Lincoln Center Presents

June 19 at 6:00 pm

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Curated by Carl Hancock Rux, this year's Juneteenth celebration draws inspiration from the rich traditions of African-American folklore.
OUTDOOR
ALL AGES

Summer for the City

Orkesta Mendoza

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with the México Now Festival

June 20 at 8:00 pm

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Tuscon's Orkesta Mendoza takes us on a trip to the desert, where mambo meets indie rock with a psychedelic twist.
OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC
Cumbia

Summer for the City
World at Play at Lincoln Center

Kick Off the Rhythm: Haiti Celebration With Tabou Combo

The Sound of a Nation

Lincoln Center Presents

June 24 at 8:00 pm

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Join us on The Dance Floor for this celebration of Haiti’s many musical rhythms.

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC
KONPA

Summer for the City

J.PERIOD Presents The Block Party

Lincoln Center Presents

June 27 at 7:30 pm

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The legendary Mixtape Assassin puts the "hop" in Hip-Hop with NYC block party vibes and dance battles. Come ready to dance!

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC
Hip-Hop

Summer for the City

Nightbirds, The Music of Labelle

Featuring Nona Hendryx

Lincoln Center Presents

June 28 at 7:30 pm

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Celebrate the artistry, glamour, creativity, and greatest hits of the innovative prog-R&B powerhouse trio Labelle!

INDOOR
ALL AGES
R&B
Funk

Summer for the City

Declaration: Songs of Democracy, Voices of Hope

Lincoln Center Presents

July 01 at 7:30 pm

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Lara Downes curates a trio of world premiere compositions reflecting on the present context and future possibility of the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
INDOOR
ALL AGES
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

Symphony of Choice

A Crowd-Composed Concert

Lincoln Center Presents

July 08 at 7:30 pm

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Vote for your choice of repertoire from a selection of works that preview the Orchestra’s summer season!
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City

Brazil Day: Baia Toca Forró

Lincoln Center Presents

July 09 at 8:00 pm

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Groove to the warm rhythms of forró with Maurício Baia, who blends traditional sounds from Brazil with contemporary rock and pop.

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC
FORRÓ

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

The Beethoven Effect

Jonathon Heyward Conducts Beethoven’s Fifth

Chin | Beethoven
Lincoln Center Presents

July 10 at 7:30 pm

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Past meets present in this electrifying program led by Jonathon Heyward.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City

AfriCarnaval

Lincoln Center Presents

July 11 at 6:00 pm

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AfriCarnaval celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute with special performances.

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

The Beethoven Effect

Jonathon Heyward Conducts Beethoven’s Fifth

Chin | Beethoven
Lincoln Center Presents

July 11 at 7:30 pm

location pin logoWu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Past meets present in this electrifying program led by Jonathon Heyward.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City

Ruidosa Fest

Lincoln Center Presents

July 12 at 4:00 pm

location pin logoDavid Geffen Hall and The Dance Floor

Make noise at Ruidosa Fest, a women-led, day-long festival of music and dance, centering Latine artists.

Indoor/Outdoor
ALL AGES
MUSIC
Silent Disco
PANEL

Summer for the City

Ruidosa Fest: Pabllo Vittar presents CLUB VITTAR

With Dominga & Volvox and Armana Khan

Lincoln Center Presents

July 12 at 7:00 pm

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Don't miss CLUB VITTAR, starring Brazilian drag queen and singer Pabllo Vittar, joined by Dominga & Volvox, and Armana Khan.

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

Jubilation and Fanfare

Jonathon Heyward Conducts Hailstork and Haydn

Hailstork | Strauss | Smyth | Haydn
Lincoln Center Presents

July 15 at 7:30 pm

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An evening of vibrance, personality, and dazzling virtuosity, with works that span three centuries.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

Hymn and Reformation

Chloé Van Soeterstède Conducts Bruch’s Violin Concerto

Silvestrov | Bruch | Mendelssohn
Lincoln Center Presents

July 17 at 7:30 pm

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Journey through music that speaks to reflection, resilience, and triumph in this radiant program featuring violinist Simone Lamsma.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

Hymn and Reformation

Chloé Van Soeterstède Conducts Bruch’s Violin Concerto

Silvestrov | Bruch | Mendelssohn
Lincoln Center Presents

July 18 at 7:30 pm

location pin logoWu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Journey through music that speaks to reflection, resilience, and triumph in this radiant program featuring violinist Simone Lamsma.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City
Chinese Arts Week
Kids, Teens, and Families

The Ocean Etched in the Forest

Lincoln Center Presents

July 24 at 2:00 pm

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Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and performer Du Yun presents an exploration of the culture and musical heritage of the Indigenous Jino people.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
THEATER

Summer for the City
Chinese Arts Week
Kids, Teens, and Families

The Ocean Etched in the Forest

Lincoln Center Presents

July 24 at 7:00 pm

location pin logoAlice Tully Hall

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and performer Du Yun presents an exploration of the culture and musical heritage of the Indigenous Jino people.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
THEATER

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

Elegant Impressions

Eun Sun Kim Conducts Poulenc

Debussy | de Falla | Poulenc
Lincoln Center Presents

July 24 at 7:30 pm

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Impassioned melodies and dreamy lyricism fill this irresistible program, featuring mezzo-soprano Taylor Raven.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City
Chinese Arts Week

Hanggai

Lincoln Center Presents

July 25 at 7:00 pm

location pin logoThe Dance Floor

Inner Mongolian folk rockers Hanggai mix traditional throat singing vocal styles with contemporary punk rock and metal instrumentation.

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC
ROCK

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

Elegant Impressions

Eun Sun Kim Conducts Poulenc

Debussy | de Falla | Poulenc
Lincoln Center Presents

July 25 at 7:30 pm

location pin logoWu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Impassioned melodies and dreamy lyricism fill this irresistible program, featuring mezzo-soprano Taylor Raven.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

The Play of Fate

Violinist Alina Ibragimova Leads Mozart and Schubert

Schnittke | Mozart | Schubert
Lincoln Center Presents

July 29 at 7:30 pm

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Virtuosity and high drama collide in this thrilling program with violinist Alina Ibragimova starring the role of both conductor and soloist.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City

Mexican Institute of Sound & Meridian Brothers

Presents: Ruido Tovar

Lincoln Center Presents

July 30 at 8:00 pm

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Eblis Álvarez and Camilo Lara explore the musical universes of Colombia and Mexico—from cumbia to the tropical vanguard.

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC
Cumbia
Electronic

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

Relaxed Open Rehearsal: A Mother’s Love

Jonathon Heyward Conducts Brahms

Still | Montgomery | Brahms
Lincoln Center Presents

July 31 at 10:30 am

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Join us for a free, relaxed Open Rehearsal with the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center, offering a behind-the-scenes peek at their preparation process.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL
Relaxed
Performance

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

A Mother's Love

Jonathon Heyward Conducts Brahms

Still | Montgomery | Brahms
Lincoln Center Presents

July 31 at 7:30 pm

location pin logoWu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Immerse yourself in the expressive power of music in this moving program spanning generations, featuring a U.S. premiere by Jessie Montgomery.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City

globalFEST

Lincoln Center Presents

August 01 at 6:00 pm

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globalFEST features Cape Verdean singer Elida Almeida, Sudanese-American pop experimentalist Sinkane, and North African jazz futurists Saha Gnawa.

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
WORLD MUSIC

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

A Mother's Love

Jonathon Heyward Conducts Brahms

Still | Montgomery | Brahms
Lincoln Center Presents

August 01 at 7:30 pm

location pin logoWu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Immerse yourself in the expressive power of music in this moving program spanning generations, featuring a U.S. premiere by Jessie Montgomery.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City

Hurray for the Riff Raff

Lincoln Center Presents

August 05 at 7:30 pm

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Led by Bronx native Alynda Segarra, Hurray for the Riff Raff’s anthemic indie-folk promises an inspired performance in a return to their hometown.

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC
Folk

Summer for the City

Malkit Singh

Lincoln Center Presents

August 06 at 7:30 pm

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The global icon and “King of Bhangra” returns to Lincoln Center for a spectacular showcase of Punjabi dance music.

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC
BHANGRA

Summer for the City

Philharmonia Baroque: Of Rivers and Roses

Peter Whelan, Music Director and Conductor

Lincoln Center Presents

August 06 at 7:30 pm

location pin logoAlice Tully Hall

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra presents a program of instrumental and vocal favorites from Handel carefully interspersed with a contemporary song cycle by Caroline Shaw.

INDOOR
ALL AGES
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

New Beginnings

Demarre McGill and Anthony McGill in the Avery Fisher Legacy Concert

Delius | Childs | Ishizaki | Schumann
Lincoln Center Presents

August 07 at 7:30 pm

location pin logoWu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

The Festival Orchestra’s season comes to an exhilarating conclusion in this vibrant program of premieres and timeless inspirations.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

New Beginnings

Demarre McGill and Anthony McGill in the Avery Fisher Legacy Concert

Delius | Childs | Ishizaki | Schumann
Lincoln Center Presents

August 08 at 7:30 pm

location pin logoWu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

The Festival Orchestra’s season comes to an exhilarating conclusion in this vibrant program of premieres and timeless inspirations.
INDOOR
CLASSICAL

Summer for the City

Jamaica Day: Black Uhuru

Lincoln Center Presents

August 08 at 8:00 pm

location pin logoThe Dance Floor

Groove to the uplifting vibrations of pioneering Jamaican reggae group Black Uhuru, whose messages of joy have reverberated for generations.

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC
Reggae